USS Monterey (CG 61) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 2006 volume:

Capt R© t E. Oildani Captain Robert E. Oldani was born in Detroit, Michigan on 30 April 1958. He was commissioned through the NROTC Program upon graduation from the University of Michigan in 1980, where he re- ceived the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechani- cal Engineering. Upon completion of Nuclear Power Training, Captain Oldani reported to USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41), where he served as Chemistry and Radiological Assistant. His next tour was aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) as Reactor Training Assistant. He was then assigned as an NROTC instruc- tor at his alma ma- ter, the University of Michigan. Following training at the Surface Warfare Department Head School in Newport, Rhode Island, he reported to USS BOWEN (FF 1079) as Combat Systems Officer. He then returned to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) as Reactor Mechanical Assistant, and was subsequently assigned as Reactor Electrical Assistant. He attended the Command and Staff Course at the Naval War College, graduating with distinc- tion, and earning a Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Stud- ies. He was then assigned as Executive Officer of USS ANTIETAM (CG 54). Captain Oldani was then assigned to the OPNAV staff, serving concurrently as the Assistant for Fi- nancial Management to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Resources, Warfare Requirements and Assessments (N8F), as the Head Analyst in the Maintenance Section of the Programming Division (N801 G), and as Financial Assistant in the ASW Requirements Division (N84F). While there he earned a Master of Science in Engineering, with a concentration in Engineering Management. He was then assigned as the Officer in Charge, Atlantic Fleet Surface Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team. Captain Oldani commanded USS ESTOCIN (FFG 15) from May 1999 to February 2001, conducting two deployments to the Southern Command Area of Responsibility (AOR), while earning the Battle Effi- ciency Excellence Award, and seven consecutive Retention Honor Roll Awards. He was then assigned as Chief Engineer on USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), where he participated in the initial strikes into Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREE- DOM. He served as the Execu- tive Assistant to the Deputy Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command earn- ing designation as a Joint Specialty Officer. He took command of USS MONTEREY (CG-61) in Decem- ber 2005, leading her through Partnership of the Americas, NEPTUNE WARRIOR 06-2 and 06-3, and a Mediterranean deployment as flagship for Commander, Standing NATO Maritime Group TWO. Under his command, MONTEREY earned the Golden An- chor for Retention Excellence, the Battle Effective- ness ' E ' and four of six Command Excellence Awards. Captain Oldani is authorized to wear the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with four gold stars, the Navy Commenda- tion Medal with two gold stars, the Battle Efficiency Ribbon (7), and various campaign and service medals and ribbons. LCDR Todd W. Boehm Lieutenant Commander Boehm at- tended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduat- ing with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. His initial sea assignment was in USS MERRIMACK (AO-179) as Communica- tions Officer, Damage Control Assistant, and Main Propulsion Assistant from March 1993 to December 1995. During his tour, MERRIMACK won the Battle Efficiency Award and deployed to the Red Sea. He then served as Main Propulsion Assistant in USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) from April 1996 to November 1997. Lieutenant Commander Boehm was then assigned to the Commander Military Sealift Command, Washington, DC serv- ing as the Command Center Supervisor and Flag Briefer. While there he earned a Master of Science in Management from the University of Maryland University College, with a concentration in Procure- ment and Contracting. Following Department Head school, Lieutenant Commander Boehm reported in May 2000 to USS DAVID R. RAY (DD 971) as Chief Engineer. On May 2002, he assumed duties as Chief Engineer in USS VELLA GULF (CG-71). Following his detachment in February 2004, he served as Flag Material for CRUISER DESTROYER GROUP EIGHT until June 2004 . In July 2005, he graduated with distinc- tion from the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College. He reported to USS MONTEREY (CG 61) as Executive Officer in October 2005. Lieutenant Commander Boehm ' s per- sonal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (5) and the Navy Achievement Medal (2). 4 CMDCM Hari Singh Master Chief Singh joined the Navy at Far Rockaway, New York in October 1983, and completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command Orlando, Florida. He completed Aviation Support Equipment Class A school in Memphis, Tennes- see, and Class C school in Jacksonville, Florida before joining his first command. His duty assignments included a back- to-back sea tour on the USS INDEPEN- DENCE (CV 62), Instructor duty at Naval Air Maintenance Training Group detach- ment San Diego, Maintenance Chief on the USS New Orleans (LPH 11), NALCOMIS Team Leader at SPAWAR San Diego, Avia- tion Intermediate Maintenance Depart- ment Leading Chief Petty Officer on the USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), and Training Support Department Leading Chief Petty Officer, at Naval Air Techni- cal Training Center (NATTC) Pensacola, Florida. Master Chief Singh holds an Ordinary. Technical Diploma in Electrical and Me- chanical Engineering from the City and Guilds of London Institute, and a Certifi- cate in Education from Southern Illinois University. He is also designated as a Mas- ter Training Specialist, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS), and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS). His awards include four Navy Commen- dation Medals, four Navy Achievement Medals, and various personal and cam- paign awards. 5 and Read, Crest Pictured is General Zacha- ry Taylor in his typical battle pose, leg slung over the sad- dle atop his famous white stallion Old Whitie. They are depicted before the heavily defended Indepen- dence Hill, which was the turning point in the Battle of Monterey. In the background is Black Fort, massive stone- work protect- ing the city. Shield The central shield repre- sents AEGIS, the impenetrable defensive shield of the Greek god Zeus. Over this appears the Surface Warfare Logo, symbolizing the three di- mensional (Air, Surface, and Subsurface) threat. The AE- GIS elongated octagon cov- ers this symbol. The elon- gated octagon is fam to all who view the modern warship ' s sophisticated RA- DAR array. Centered on the octagon is an anchor charac- terizing sea power, strength, and Navy tradition. The gold star depicts battle stars earned by the aircraft car- rier previously named MONTEREY. The principle colors, red and gold, established bravery and excellence traits honored aboard CG 61. Motto Rough in Battle Ready in Peace comes form the nick- name of Zachary Taylor, Old Rough and Ready, which he earned in the battle against the Seminoles in Florida, and later used as a cam- paign slogan for his election tot he office of President of the United States. for anything _ength: 567 Feet Beam: 55 Feet Speed: 30+ Knots Displacement: 9,516 Tons Draft (Keel): 23.2 Feet Draft (Navigational): 31.8 Feet Accommodations: 37 Offices, 45 Chief Petty Officers, 327 Enlisted Propulsion _M2500 Gas Turbine (4 2Q,000 Shaft Horsepower each) o Rudders Controllabl ersible itch Propellers SMARTSE IP Technology: Engineg-Con. Equipment (ECSE) Sensors AN SQS-53D Sonar AN SPS-55 Surface Search Radar AN SPY-1B Radar (4 arrays) N SLQ-32(v)3 Electronic Warfare AN SPS-64 Navigation Radar SPS-49 Air Search Radar 62 Illuminators (4 dishes) R-19 Towed Array Surveillance and Tracking Radar Weapons MK7 MOD4 AEGIS Weapons System MK45 5 54 Lightweight Gun (2 moun MK32 MOD14 Torpedo Tubes (6 tubes) MK15 MOD2 Close-In-Weapons S ste MK41 Vertical Launchi .50 Caliber Machine Gun Harpoon MK 36 MOD2 Super Rapid-Blooming og,B Command and Control ' Global Command and Control System—Maritime (GCCS-M) LINK 11 LINK 16 Tactical Data Links Smartship Technology: Integrated Bridge System (IBS) with Voyage Management System (VMS) 7 cktistor„ 11 ill] 1r All Ticonderoga Class AEGIS Cruis- ers are named for great American battles. USS MONTEREY (CG-61) commemorates the battle fought on 20-24 September, 1846, in the war with Mexico. On the 19th of September, Gen- eral Zachary Taylor, with a force of 6,625 men, arrived at Monterey. Ihe city which sprawled before Taylor presented a formidable as- pect to the would-be cinc,ueror Monterey ' s southern and eastern limits rested on the Santa Catarina river, relatively safe from assault. Southwest and just across the river from Nueva Leon ' s capi- tal stood Federation Hill, from which a single-gun redoubt and Fort El Soldado command- ed the city. Directly across the river from these works, and even more imposing, rose the precipitous Inde- pendence Hill, boasting a sandbag redoubt on its western end and a fortress, Bishop ' s Palace, on the east. North of the city stood Fort Black, a massive stone work mount- ing twelve guns. East of it, next to the river, was Fort Te- neria with four guns and behind it, a well-manned, fortified tannery. hundred yards south stood Fort Diablo. Throughout Monterey hous- es were fortified with loopholes and sandbags, and streets had been bar- ricaded. Garrisoning the awesome 8 fine Naval LA-oi(a_,E,-- Labyrinth of defenses were 10,000 tug which served in San Francisco regular troops Led by General Pedro Bay from 1863 to 1892; Monitor No. de Ampudia. 6, which was commissioned in 1893, Starting on the morning of 20 Sep serving in the Spanish-American tember, Taylor stormed the heav- War and the Philippine Insurrection; ily defended city. The Bishop ' s and the WWII aircraft carrier, which Palace fell to the Americans on won 11 battle stars. 21 Septe ber. The Americans The present M nterey is the were forced to take each house in teenth AEGIS cruiser to join the succession, because the houses fleet, and the fourth built by Bath were solidly built and streets Iron Works of Bath, Maine. She strongl y barricaded. Me takes her place in the coordinated bathe lasted until 23 Battle Group utilizing her AEGIS September, with Weapons System, SPY-1B radar, SM- the Mexi- 2 surface-to-air guided missiles, can forces and SQQ-89 USW suite in defense contesting of the Battle Group against hostile every foot aircraft, cruise missiles, and of ground marines. MONTEREY has been de- until only signed and built to fight in a multi- the Citadel threat environment, and possesses remained in an new long range strike their posses- ity in her Tomahawk and Harpoon cruise missiles. She also supports two LAMPS MK III Helicopters. sion. On the morning of 24 September, General Ampudia sur- rendered. He and his army were permitted to march out with honors of war. Three previous Navy ships have been named MONTEREY; a screw MONTEREY was Launched on 23 October, 1989, conducted her first sea trials in November, 1989, and was commissioned on 16 June, 1990. MONTEREY ' s homeport is Norfolk, Virginia. 9 RDMIL 110 jko Grathcc---1,1 Rear Admiral Michael R. Groothousen is from Houston, Texas. A 1975 graduate of the U.S. Na- val Academy, with a degree in Ocean Engineer- ing, he was designated a Naval Aviator in August of 1976. Following Fleet Replacement Pilot training in the A-7E Corsair, he made cruises onboard USS America (CV 66) and USS Independence (CV 62) before reporting to Commander Training Air Wing Three as TRAWING LSO. In January 1982, Rear Adm. Groothousen reported to Commander, Carrier Air Wing Eight embarked on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as Wing LSO. Upon transition to flying the F A-18 Hornet he reported to VFA-106 as one of the initial cadre of Hornet Instructor Pilots on the east coast. With VFA-132, Rear Adm. Groothousen de- ployed to Iwakuni, Japan. During his tour, the squadron was awarded the Estocin Award and became the first Hornet squadron to capture the prestigious Fox One Award. After graduating from the Armed Forces Staff College he served as Deputy Chief of Missile Warning within NORAD and U.S. Space Com- mand. He reported as Executive Officer of VFA- 137 during Operation Provide Comfort onboard USS Forrestal (CV 59). On September 18, 1992, he assumed command of VFA-137 and carried out the Kestrels homeport reassignment from NAS Cecil Field, Fla., to NAS Lemoore, Calif. Following Naval Nuclear Power Training, he served as Executive Officer of USS George Wash- ington (CVN 73) from May 1996 to September 1997. During his tour, GW won the coveted Battle E Award, each departmental E and earned the Golden Anchor Award. In December 1997, he assumed command of USS Shreveport (LPD 12) in Constanta, Ro- mania. While he was in command, Shreveport deployed to the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, and St. George ' s Bay followed by a complex drydock availability. Shreveport sub- sequently completed all readiness assessments and Engineering Certification (ECERT) in record time preceding her award of the 1998 Battle E Award. Following tours as Operations Officer on the staff of Commander, Carrier Group Four and Chief of Staff for Commander, U.S. Second Fleet NATO Striking Fleet, Rear Adm. Groothou- sen commanded USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), from March 2002-July 2004. During this time, Truman Air Wing 3 participated in 01F, won the Jig Dog Ramage Award for best ship air wing team of the Navy while Truman ' s crew swept AIRLANT Battle E Competition and was award- ed the Battenburg Cup as best ship in the At- lantic Fleet. He then served as Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. He is currently serving as Com- mander, Standing NATO Maritime Group TWO. Having accumulated more than 3,500 flight hours, Rear Adm. Groothousen has flown from the decks of 14 different U.S. Navy aircraft car- riers. His personal awards include the Legion of Merit (five awards), Bronze Star, Defense Meri- torious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Joint Service and Navy Commen- dation Medals. 10 13 Two tiny little anchors Of bright and shiny gold Few know of their significance or the treasure that they hold To civilians they ' re just little pins To put on sailor ' s collars And in boot camp they just signify The one who always hollers To a seaman these two anchors Have power and control To a navy petty officer These anchors are a goal But ask a Chief who ' s been there What those anchors signify And they ' ll get a lump swelled in their throat And a tear will fill their eye These anchors have traditions And a history of beliefs They ' ve been passed for generations Like a torch amongst the Chiefs They signify the people Who have helped with their career And the Chiefs who guided them along And somehow got them here They ' re a symbol of brotherhood A fraternity of pride Worn by those who fought for freedom They shine bright for those who died They ' re a feeling that you get inside And its one we Chiefs have known That no matter where you go in life If a Chief ' s there..., you are home Now these tiny little anchors Are about to be yours too And for many Chiefs who will retire You ' ll be left to fill their shoes So wear these shiny anchors Let your heart fill up with pride Earn respect, not for the uniform But for the Chief you are inside Take good care of all the younger troops Be a Chief who truly cares And someday they will think of you As the Chief who got them there And those shiny little anchors Will continue to be passed To the many Chiefs who come and go In this Navy big and vast They will shine there on the collars Of the ones with strong beliefs That once you pin those anchors on You will always be... The Chief Denita Ross, PNC USN retired 14 15 16 ENS Amanda Rizor Administration Officer University of Michigan Chief Petty Officer Personnel Specialist Kari Williams Chicago, Illinois Chaplain (LT) Jason Hefner Princeton Theological College Chief Petty Officer Cryptologic Technician- Maintenance Greg Gering Brasher Falls, New York Chief Petty Officer Personnel Specialist Paul Jioia San Jose, California Chief Petty Officer Hospital Corpsman Milton LaBarr Summit, South Dakota Chief Petty Officer Navy Counselor Melinda Reaves Burlington, North Carolina Chief Petty Officer Master-At-Arms Brian Renkema Hamshire, Texas Memphis, Tennessee Jenkins, Kentucky Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Palaka, Florida Portsmouth, Virginia Salem, Indiana Atlanta, Georgia 17 ENS--Ock Campbell Ftistlieutenapt Oel Doc inion University ENS Vianny Lembert-Santana Combat Information Center Office? Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Operations Officer LCDR Colin Wynter Old Dominion University ENS Wylie McDade Communications Officer Legal Officer George Washington University 19 ENS Tina Cory Purdue University LTJG Rich Eytel Navigator Virginia Military Institute ENS Dennis Chennette Electronic Warfare Officer US Naval Academy Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daryl Matthews Interception Watch Officer 0 t LT George McLaughlin Air Defense Officer LT John Samolis Training Officer Georgia Tech University LTJG GarretMolight Training Office. 1S Naval At lem ' -St 20 Master Chief Petty Officer Operations Specialist Dayjcl Blair West Virginia Chief Petty Officer Operations Specialist Forest Scarbrough Richton, Mississippi Chief PettPefficer Quartermaster ' Chris Alter -- Detriot, Michigan Officer Information Systems Technician Tom Arbiickl Brooklyn, 1 1,,. 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LT Steven Boycourt University of Virginia University of Georgia (Master ' s Program) 44 Senior Chief Petty Officer Storekeeper Carroll Sandidge Lynchburg, Virginia Chief Petty Officer Culinary Specialist Mike Reed Beaumont, Texas 45 SK2(SW) Franceska Alcantara SK2 Rodney Calvin SK2 Christopher Cathey SK3 Katherine Joy Ligon SKSA Mike Pelrine SKSA Kevin Williams SKSA Jorge Zamarripa SKSN Brant Fuller SKSN Crystal Harris SKSN Bryan O ' Connor 0 z CD 2, CD Co 0 0 0 2, 0.) 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GSE3 Bernardo Avila GSE1(SW) Paul Jackson GSM3 Jeremy McKinna C =- GSM2(SW) Matthew Adepoju GSM3 Brian Brannam 0 0 C 0 0 c I n C GSM2 Romalaka Kekoa GSEfN David Anderson GSE3 Erin McDonald GSMFN Ryan Hukill GSM3 Timothy Donovan GSM3 Travis Stith GSMFA Terence Batiste 2upaauf2uia tTJ CD cra Colby, Kansas Richmond, Virginia Portland, Oregon Edgefield, South _Carolina Main Propulsion Division ngineering Electrical Division Tenares, Dominican Republic LN, Loganville, Georgia = Galesburg, Illinois Aurora, Missouri E 0 a) z 56 Engineering 1 Vi 58 MONTEREY ' S Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure team, or VBSS for short, is the Ship ' s organic asset for conducting Mari- time Interception Operations. The team consists of 18 diversely skilled members of the Ship ' s force, all from various de- partments, to create an unmatched set of Naval warriors that are ready at a mo- ments notice to accept higher authority tasking and deploy to intercept vessels of interest on the high seas. To join the team, each member had to endure rigor- ous physical testing and complete over 8 weeks of tactically intensive training at various locations, including the world renowned Blackwater USA. The teams are trained to execute each mission with speed, surprise, controlled violence of action, and organized withdrawal. Dur- ing MONTEREY ' S deployment, the team did just that. Although the team was eager to see more action, they still conducted all VBSS missions on deployment with the utmost professionalism and skill. They successfully conducted several intense and realistic exercise boarding operations on allied ships in the Mediterranean Sea and assisted in training as MONTEREY was boarded by three allied VBSS teams, to include one at-sea helicopter inser tion. A tremendous level of knowledge and experience was exchanged and a sense of camaraderie was established between teams. The team also conducted one real- world boarding in support of Operation Active Endeavor and met all internation- ally directed objectives with zero inci- dents. On their down time, the team met at least three times per week for knowledge reinforcement and hard-core physical training to maintain utmost readiness. Helmets off to the VBSS team for a very successful and safe MONTEREY deployment! Detach_ e Sono of iady HSL-46 did an outstanding job of providing air support for mul- tiple training exercises and coun- ter-narcotics operations. While onboard as participants in both Partnership of the Americas and Neptune Warrior 062, the air de- tachment quickly assimilated into ship ' s company, participating in many shipboard operations a d MWR sponsored events. Always on call, they responded quickly to the needs of the ship by pro- viding support for many planned and unplanned personnel trans- fers, as welt as obtaining critical parts that enabled MONTEREY to continue their mission without interruption. For everything they provided to us, MOI ITEREY thanks HSL-46 for all of their lasting con- tributions. 60 -JD Hsi 46 61 It started with two Sailors. Guitarists Chris- topher Hammond and Mike Vilano barely knew each other when the Chief results came out in 2001, but during the grueling initiation process, they came to find that they had at least one thing in common: a love of rock and roll. The two new Chief Petty Officers played together every chance they got, but it wasn ' t until both transferred to USS MONTEREY that their talents could be truly unleashed. On MONTEREY, the duo found a receptive ear in Command Master Chief Leland Moore, who began canvassing the crew for other dedicated rockers. The search quickly unearthed Ryan Griffin, whose years of piano experience trans- lated easily onto Hammond ' s combination syn- thesizer and drum machine. With Mike Vilano on bass and vocals, and Emily Nelson ' s power- ful vocals adding a distinctive edge to the mix, Gear Adrift was born. The band played several Steel Beach picnics, and had its first moment of glory at the Desert Dome in Bahrain. Mike Vilano started to sing lead on more songs, and before long, his distinc- tive velvety growl was a familiar sound at every show. Nothing good lasts forever, though, and when Nelson transferred, she left a significant hole in Gear Adrift ' s set list. That hole, at least ashore, would soon be filled by Griffin ' s wife, Natalie, whose previous performance background had been in country music and whose straightforward lyrical style cut through the mix like a knife. Soon after, the band recruited rhythm guitarist Tom Hathcock, who soon earned the stage name Ogre for his inability to avoid tripping over ANYTHING (mic stands, small children, the occasional piece of carpet lint). In the fall of 2005, Vilano took a much-needed hiatus from the band, and Hathcock stepped in to play bass. He found a true affinity for the in- strument and soon acquired a small collection of four-, five-, and six-string basses. His melodic grooves and unbridled stage presence brought a new energy to Gear Adrift. During a rare extended in port period, the band found themselves with plenty of time to rehearse. Hammond and Griffin brought out some original material they had written. Before long, a dozen new songs were laid down for digi- tal posterity, from the lyrical Let Myself Fall and In His Cry to the galloping thunder of Now and the seminal Dreams. Many of the originals debuted at small gigs around Norfolk and Virginia Beach. During 2006 ' s Partnership of the Americas and Neptune Warrior deployments, Vilano returned to the band, both as a vocalist and also with a new toy: a digital drum set. Vilano ' s natu- ral rhythm suited the instrument well, but to take full advantage, a new singer was needed for certain songs. Enter Morgan Terry, whose youthful energy and alt punk leanings shifted Gear Adrift ' s sound in a new and edgier direc- tion. Featured shows included Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and an Independence Day performance in Oslo, Norway. Chris Hammond ' s transfer just prior to MON- TEREY ' s Mediterranean deployment in October 2006 left another empty spot in Gear Adrift ' s roster, one that would be difficult to fill. After auditioning several potential guitarists, the band asked Hathcock to take the lead guitar spot. Vilano returned to holding down the bottom end, and Griffin continued to program the drum machine, with Max Ducharme occasionally lend- ing his powerful drumming to the mix. On top of several Steel Beaches, the band had three memorable performances that tour - an im- promptu show in Barcelona, Spain; a near-rain- out in Naples, Italy; and an emotional homecom- ing performance from the 04 Level as MONTEREY returned to Pier 2 at Naval Station Norfolk. Although the underway face of Gear Adrift continues to change with Vilano ' s retirement in June 2007, the core band - Hammond, the Grif- fins, Vilano, and Hathcock - keeps on rockin ' , with gigs in the Richmond and Tidewater areas. What will the future bring? Stay tuned for the next Behind the Music. 62 Gear Adrift wishes to thank: CAPT Robert Oldani - for his unwavering support and being our biggest fan... And of course, the crew of USS MONTEREY. Every performance needs an audience, and you guys are the best! 63 MWR coilL,. Monterey tiircIrlyst arms f‘ The fleet ' s tastiest pizza 68 THIS URN CONTAINS THE CREMATED BODY OF: THOMAS L. BECI1NELL , Jr. 1861 Date of Death: APRIL 12, 2006 Date of Cremation: APRIL 20, 2006 Contract : 2213-208056 Woodlawn Crematory 400 Woodli ' n Cemetery Road ( ' tha. Florida 34-14 Command Religious Program Community Relations Projects Monterey spH Skit A time fo thanks Christmas at thR Vatican Foc- plosive IVe-w- . _ I MI IPS: __—_-.91111L .sw a EL-1.. 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